ammonium

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The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia
A form of nitrogen that is available to plants It is found in fertilizer, and is one of the first forms of nitrogen released as crop residues and organic fertilizers decay
One form of nitrogen that is usable by plants
An ion (NH4+) derived from ammonia (NH3)
the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
The ionised form of ammonia, symbol NH4 Non toxic to fish See also Unionised Ammonia, Ammonia nitrogen Can be used in some forms as a herbicide against Elodia sp (common name Canadian Pond Weed) Applied at 225kg / ha to dry pond as a preventative measure
{i} univalent chemical ion (Chemistry)
A compound radical, NH4, having the chemical relations of a strongly basic element like the alkali metals
The univalent NH{4}[+] cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia
ammonium acetate
The ammonium salt of acetic acid, CH3CO2NH4, that is used as a buffer in standard electrodes
ammonium bicarbonate
NH4HCO3; a white powder with properties similar to those of ammonium carbonate
ammonium carbamate
The ammonium salt of carbamic acid; it is used as a nitrogen fertilizer, and in the manufacture of urea
ammonium carbonate
The ammonium salt of carbonic acid, (NH4)2CO3; a white powder, smelling of ammonia, used in the preparation of smelling salts and baking powder
ammonium chloride
A water-soluble salt of ammonia and hydrochloric acid, having the formula NH4Cl
ammonium hydroxide
The ionic base, NH4+OH-, obtained by dissolving ammonia in water
ammonium imine
An amine imide
ammonium imines
plural form of ammonium imine
ammonium laureth sulfate
Compound formed by the ethoxylation of ammonium lauryl sulfate. Has properties similar to sodium laureth sulfate
ammonium nitrate
The ammonium salt of nitric acid, NH4NO3; it is used in fertilizers and explosives (notably in improvised explosive devices)
ammonium phosphatide
Any ammonium salt of a phosphorylated glyceride; normally manufactured from rapeseed oil, it is used as a food additive especially in chocolate
ammonium phosphatides
plural form of ammonium phosphatide
ammonium sulfate
An inorganic chemical compound, (NH4)2SO4, commonly used as a fertilizer and as a food additive (E517) used as an improving agent
ammonium sulphate
Alternative spelling of ammonium sulfate
ammonium ylide
Any dipolar organic compound of general formula R3N+-C-R2
ammonium bicarbonate
A white crystalline salt, bicarbonate of ammonium, NH, used in fire-extinguishing compounds and in baking powder
ammonium carbamate
a salt of carbamic acid that is used as a nitrogen fertilizer
ammonium carbamate
A salt, a carbonate of ammonium, NH, which is an intermediate in the manufacture of urea and a component of smelling salts
ammonium carbonate
a carbonate of ammonium; used in the manufacture of smelling salts and baking powder and ammonium compounds
ammonium chloride
a white salt used in dry cells
ammonium chloride
A slightly hygroscopic, white crystalline compound, NHCl, used in dry cells, as a soldering flux, and as an expectorant. Also called sal ammoniac
ammonium hydroxide
Neutralizes the thickener for consumer safety
ammonium hydroxide
A colorless, basic, aqueous solution of ammonia, NHOH, used as a household cleanser and in the manufacture of a wide variety of products, including textiles, rayon, rubber, fertilizer, and plastic. Also called ammonia, ammonia water
ammonium hydroxide
NH4OH The base formed by dissolving ammonia in water
ammonium hydroxide
(Ammonia) alkaline chemical in tint and bleaching, used as a catalyst
ammonium hydroxide
ammonia water: a water solution of ammonia
ammonium nitrate
A colorless crystalline salt (N2H4O3) used in explosives, fertilizers, and veterinary medicine
ammonium nitrate
white crystalline solid (used in fertilizers and in herbicides, insecticides, freezing mixtures, explosives and solid rocket propellants)
ammonium nitrate
used as an explosive and fertilizer and rocket propellant
ammonium nitrate
NaNO3 Chemical used in starting biofiltration system, especially where there is denitrification in the system which requires the nitrate source
ammonium nitrate
A colorless crystalline salt, NH, used in fertilizers, explosives, and solid rocket propellants
ammonium nitrate
Inorganic salt, formula NH4NO3, formed from the neutralization of nitric acid by ammonia Ammonium nitrate is a deliquescent solid with a low vapor pressure, which consequently forms in the atmosphere when high concentrations of ammonia and nitric acid occur, for example, in polluted urban areas It is thought to sometimes make up a considerable fraction of the urban aerosol present in smog episodes See deliquescence
ammonium phosphate
A phosphate of ammonium, especially NH, used as a fire retardant and in fertilizers
ammonium sulfate
A brownish-gray to white crystalline salt, NH, used in fertilizers and water purification
ammonium sulphate
(Chemistry) colorless crystalline salt used mainly as fertilizer (also used to purify water)
ammonium thiocyanate
A colorless, crystalline compound, NHSCN, used in dyeing fabric, electroplating, and in making melamine
ferric ammonium citrate
a mixed salt of citric acid with iron and ammonia, Fe(NH4)3(C6H5O7)2; used to treat anemia, and in the manufacture of blueprint paper
quaternary ammonium
An ammonium group in which each hydrogen has been replaced by an alkyl or aryl group
quaternary ammonium compound
An amine derivative, containing four radicals, of general formula R1R2R3R4-N+X-; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring; X is any univalent cation such as OH-
quaternary ammonium compounds
plural form of quaternary ammonium compound
ferric ammonium citrate
An iron-containing salt, FeNH, used in the treatment of some forms of anemia
quaternary ammonium compound
Any of a group of compounds in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four organic radicals and one acid radical, used as antiseptics, solvents, and emulsifying agents
quaternary ammonium compound
a compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs
sodium ammonium phosphate
A colorless, odorless crystalline compound, NaNHO, used in the blowpipe analysis of minerals
ammonium

    Hyphenation

    am·mo·ni·um

    Turkish pronunciation

    ımōniım

    Pronunciation

    /əˈmōnēəm/ /əˈmoʊniːəm/

    Etymology

    () ammonia +‎ -ium
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